The average train between Paignton and Basingstoke takes 4h 4m and the fastest train takes 3h 17m. There is a train service every few hours from Paignton to Basingstoke. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Paignton and Basingstoke. The earliest departure is at 12:02 AM at night, and the last departure from Paignton is at 11:17 PM which arrives into Basingstoke at 11:02 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 4m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Paignton to Basingstoke. However, there are services departing from Paignton station and arriving at Basingstoke station via Exeter St Davids. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 4m.
Paignton to Basingstoke train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Paignton station.
Paignton to Basingstoke train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Basingstoke station.
Book your Paignton to Basingstoke train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), South Western Railway and Cross Country.
The distance between Paignton and Basingstoke is 196.9 km. The road distance is 245 km.
You can take a train from Paignton to Basingstoke via Exeter St Davids in around 4h 8m.